7 CFR Part 1717, Subpart D, Mergers and Consolidations of Electric Borrowers

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
Final Form 36 - 0572-0114(2) 7-21-09.xls Supplementary Document	2009-07-21
RURAL ELECTRIFICATION ACT OF 1936.doc Supplementary Document	2009-05-29
OMB Cir. No. A-129.doc Supplementary Document	2009-05-11
Code of Federal Regulations subpart D.doc Supplementary Document	2009-05-11
Supporting Statement (Final), 0572-0114.doc Supporting Statement A	2009-05-13

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
1834	7 CFR Part 1717, Subpart D, Mergers and Consolidations of Electric Borrowers	Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 0572-0114	ICR Reference No: 200905-0572-002
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 200606-0572-003
Agency/Subagency: USDA/RUS	Agency Tracking No:
Title: 7 CFR Part 1717, Subpart D, Mergers and Consolidations of Electric Borrowers
Type of Information Collection: Extension without change of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved without change	Conclusion Date: 10/18/2009
	Date Received in OIRA: 07/21/2009
Terms of Clearance:

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	10/31/2012	36 Months From Approved	10/31/2009
Responses	129	0	129
Time Burden (Hours)	170	0	170
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: This collection of information implements RUS policies and procedures for mergers and consolidations of electric borrowers. This information collection affects three aspects of merger activities: documentation needed to conduct business with a successor, transitional assistance, and RUS approval of a merger.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 7 USC 901 Name of Law: RE Act
  

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: None

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Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:	Stage of Rulemaking:	Federal Register Citation:	Date:
	Not associated with rulemaking

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Federal Register Notices & Comments
60-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	74 FR 3636	01/30/2009
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	74 FR 137	07/20/2009
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 1

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
7 CFR Part 1717, Subpart D, Mergers and Consolidations of Electric Borrowers

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ICR Summary of Burden

	Total Approved	Previously Approved	Change Due to New Statute	Change Due to Agency Discretion	Change Due to Adjustment in Estimate	Change Due to Potential Violation of the PRA
Annual Number of Responses	129	129	0	0	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	170	170	0	0	0	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0	0	0	0

Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: No

Burden Increase Due to:

Burden decreases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: No

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement:

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $10,152

Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods? No

Is the Supporting Statement intended to be a Privacy Impact Assessment required by the E-Government Act of 2002? No

Is this ICR related to the Affordable Care Act [Pub. L. 111-148 & 111-152]? Uncollected

Is this ICR related to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, [Pub. L. 111-203]? Uncollected

Is this ICR related to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA)? No

Is this ICR related to the Pandemic Response? Uncollected

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Common Form ICR:  No

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On behalf of this Federal agency, I certify that the collection of information encompassed by this request complies with 5 CFR 1320.9 and the related provisions of 5 CFR 1320.8(b)(3).

The following is a summary of the topics, regarding the proposed collection of information, that the certification covers:

(a) It is necessary for the proper performance of agency functions;

(b) It avoids unnecessary duplication;

(c) It reduces burden on small entities;

(d) It uses plain, coherent, and unambiguous language that is understandable to respondents;

(e) Its implementation will be consistent and compatible with current reporting and recordkeeping practices;

(f) It indicates the retention periods for recordkeeping requirements;

(g) It informs respondents of the information called for under 5 CFR 1320.8 (b)(3) about:

(i) Why the information is being collected;

(ii) Use of information;

(iii) Burden estimate;

(iv) Nature of response (voluntary, required for a benefit, or mandatory);

(v) Nature and extent of confidentiality; and

(vi) Need to display currently valid OMB control number;

(h) It was developed by an office that has planned and allocated resources for the efficient and effective management and use of the information to be collected.

(i) It uses effective and efficient statistical survey methodology (if applicable); and

(j) It makes appropriate use of information technology.

If you are unable to certify compliance with any of these provisions, identify the item by leaving the box unchecked and explain the reason in the Supporting Statement.

Certification Date: 07/21/2009

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